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Actor With Montana Roots Embraces Fame To Help Others
The popularity of the show Yellowstone has turned into big business for not only Montana but the stars of the series. As the original Yellowstone gets ready to enter the second part of its final season, there's no denying its impact on the state of Montana. According to a report from the University of Montana from 2023, the show is responsible for over 2 million visitors and over 700 million dollars in extra revenue.
Here’s How Montana Can Be Better For Veterans
Montana has its share of Veterans. Many Montanans have worn a uniform and helped to defend our country. I have family members who have served in the military and some family members who continue to proudly serve our country. When men and women have completed their service to our country,...
The Montana Fire Report: Aug. 17–23
This story is excerpted from the MT Lowdown, a weekly newsletter digest containing original reporting and analysis published every Friday. While much of Montana’s landscape currently features a small number of large, ongoing blazes, the state’s southeastern corner contains several new fires that grew rapidly over the last several days.
NJ man avoids prison after molesting woman on flight
✈️ Robbinsville man admitted groping woman next to him on plane. ✈️ The woman was too frightened to tell the flight crew what happened. A New Jersey man who admitted to groping a passenger sitting next to him on a flight from Newark to Montana in September was sentenced to probation.
"Remember The Children" of Boarding Schools
FORT SHAW — On August 15, Susan Webber, Montana State Senator, invited people to visit the grounds of Fort Shaw Industrial Indian School, which operated from 1892 to 1910. Fort Shaw is known for its 1904 girls’ championship basketball team, but there is much more to learn about the children who attended. Questions remain about their attendance, education, backgrounds, and the accuracy of the records.
Lost Motorcyclist Cheats Death! Survives 5 Days on Creek Water After Idaho Crash!
WALLACE, ID – Just a day after authorities in Idaho said they were winding down a days-long search for a missing motorcyclist, the injured man was found by a family friend. Zachary Demoss, 24, from Montana, was riding his black 2000 Kawasaki Vulcan motorcycle in Idaho with a couple of friends when he was last seen on the afternoon of Aug. 11, according to the Idaho County Sheriff’s Office.
Every NFL Player From Montana (2004-2013)
Last week, we highlighted Montana-born players from the last decade. If you missed it, you can revisit it below. READ MORE: Every NFL Player From Montana (2014-Now) Now, we're diving into the previous decade (2004-2013). There is some crossover for the guys featured in the 2014-Now list and the 2004-2013 list. I'm organizing guys by the last year they played in the NFL.
Montana abortion measure gives Democrats glimmer of hope for Tester seat
Democrats have a new pep in their step for one of their most at-risk Senate seats this cycle, but it’s not because of Vice President Kamala Harris. Enshrining abortion rights into Montana’s constitution will come before voters in Big Sky Country this November after receiving enough signatures to appear on the ballot, buoying Democrats’ hopes that it […]
Part 3- Chipley, Florida High School Lady Tigers Volleyball Hosts and Beats Bozeman High School on Thursday, August 22, 2024
The Chipley, Florida High School Lady Tigers Volleyball team hosted the Bozeman High School Lady Bucks on Thursday, August 22, 2024 in Chipley, Florida as seen in Part 3 of these images by Florida Panhandle Technical College graduate photographer Madison Ross for Real Florida Magazine.
Griz soccer drops first game, 3-0 at Washington State
Washington State handed the Montana soccer team a 3-0 loss on Thursday night at Lower Soccer Field in Pullman in the Cougars’ home opener. Goals came in the 22nd, 40th and 81st minutes for Washington State, which improved to 12-0-1 against the Grizzlies in the teams’ last 13 matchups.
'Next man up': Montana State, Big Sky stay proactive with yearly turnover on offensive lines
BOZEMAN — About nine months ago — with Montana State making a push for a conference title and a seed in the FCS playoffs — the Bobcats once again boasted one of the best offensive lines in the country. That group helped MSU have a dominant rushing...
Plan to preserve Bozeman Health-owned trail system unanimously approved
There are 470 acres of undeveloped land just east of Highland Avenue where many Bozeman residents use trails throughout the year. Owned by Bozeman Health, the land is leased to a local rancher and Montana State University to support their Foundation Seed Program, and available to the public for biking and hiking in the summer, and groomed cross-country skiing in the winter. Bozeman Health’s Subarea Plan, a proposal to change the future land use designation to preserve the parcel for public use, was presented to the public in 2022. On Aug. 20, the Bozeman City Commission approved the plan unanimously. The change in land use would allow more opportunities for recreation in Bozeman.
Biden approves disaster declaration to aid cleanup following Missoula windstorm
President Joe Biden on Friday approved Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte’s request for a major disaster declaration that followed the straight-line wind event on July 24 that caused damage across Missoula and left many without power for several days. The president’s major disaster declaration for Missoula and Powell counties allows the state, tribes, local government and […]
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